Transmission Project Manager

WSP•Denver, CO

2d•$111,200 - $213,200•Remote

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Transmission Project Manager for its Denver, Colorado office. The position may also be performed remotely from a mutually acceptable location within the United States, with periodic travel to a WSP and/or client office for in-person meetings. The role provides technical project leadership and guidance in managing the administrative, commercial, and technical components of assigned projects or portfolios in accordance with WSP’s core values and contractual service commitments. The Project Manager is responsible for the overall performance of moderate- to large-size, regionally scoped projects, including financial results, technical execution, client satisfaction, quality, safety, and schedule. The role covers the full project lifecycle, from proposal and startup through planning, execution, reporting, and closeout, ensuring work meets or exceeds corporate standards for safety, execution, profitability, and operational purpose. The position may require travel of up to 25% and work schedules extending beyond the typical work week to meet project-specific requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
Essential project management certification, such as PMP or CAP-M.
At least 10 years of relevant post-education experience in a project management role within the industry.
Proficient understanding of project delivery processes in the A/E/C industry and a strong background in project management.
Highly proficient analytical and organizational skills and business acumen to bridge business and project management.
Highly proficient critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess and calculate using project management principles and understand intent, impact, and optimal outcomes.
Highly proficient interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with leadership, subcontractors, and employees at all organizational levels.
Strong self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking ability, and adaptability to changing priorities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to mid-level and senior-level team or project members while adhering strictly to QA/QC.
Proficiency in technical writing, office automation, relevant software, Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Visio, Project, and SharePoint, spreadsheets, and project management tools.
Experience critically reviewing documents and preparing complex project deliverables and plans.
Demonstrated effectiveness coordinating resources and assertively directing consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and others to complete tasks competently and efficiently.
Proven record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond a typical work week.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

Oversee cross-functional technical teams and subject matter experts delivering mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, hours and expenses, task completion, materials, equipment and labor, deliverables, compliance documentation, and contractual obligations.
Lead the development of project proposals, cost estimates, scopes, schedules, and resource plans.
Develop work breakdown structure tasks and estimated costs.
Establish appropriate levels of technical review, select qualified reviewers, ensure adherence to applicable QA/QC plans, and maintain records of reviews, comment dispositions, and project correspondence.
Mentor project team members and support their professional development.
Perform margin analyses and establish margin goals and risk contingencies.
Participate in technical aspects of contract negotiations, presentations, and meetings.
Develop and update project initiation and setup documentation, including risk, project management, quality, safety, and communications plans as needed.
Conduct and facilitate project kickoff meetings with key stakeholders.
Collaborate with Project Accounting to monitor project metrics, estimated time to completion, cash management, and budgeted margin across an assigned project portfolio.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, cost and change management, and project controls.
Coordinate with area and technical managers to address project resource and subcontracting requirements in a timely manner.
Maintain regular client communications, including monthly status reporting and reporting safety incidents, major issues, and scope or budget impacts.
Participate in problem project reviews and provide leadership and stakeholders with input on root causes and potential solutions.
Provide regular project updates to clients, technical area managers, and business unit managers, identifying emerging scope, risk, or budget issues.
Monitor accounts receivable and unbilled revenue and work to resolve issues.
Coordinate with Procurement to close out procurements and supplier agreements as appropriate.
Complete formal project closeout activities and conduct and document lessons-learned meetings with key project staff.
Remain current in project management techniques and practices.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability coverage
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation or other personal time
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings